PS Magazine Issue 079 1959 Series [79 ed.]

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FOR BATTLE

(Inspections for Combot, Too)

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Forget about it, and it mean ... and, maybe, our entire way of life. The right kind of Preventive Maintenance-the kind that will make su re your equip· ment will perform in combat-is the only kind that really counts ... co mes the showdown.

PM

FOR BATTLE

(Inspections for Combat, Too)

Iss ue

1959 Serie s

No . 79

Published by the Department of the Army for the

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information of organizational maintenance and supply personnel. Distribution is made through normal publication channels. Within limits of availability, older issues may be obtained direct from Preventive Maintenance Agency, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jersey.

IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES Maintenance Allocation Charts: Follow 'Em. . . . .2 Soldering: How To 00 It Right ... . . . .. . .. . ... . . .. . 4 MS3 SP GUll, M55 SP Howitzer: Important lube Job . .13 MIS WP Grenade: Keep Your Distance. . . . 14 Corporal Erectors: Check Relay Actuators Arms . . . . IS M38 rcs Magnetron Tune Control: Easy Does It. . . . . . 15 Engine and Vehicle Numbers: Keep 'Em Straight . . . . . 16 Aircraft Spark Plugs: Info and Tips . .. . .... . . . ... . . 18 Tying Down Whirlybird Blades: Make It Clear ... . ... 2O Rotary Wings: Reasons For Vibrations .... . . . . . . . . .. 21 H·13 Trunnion Bearing Caps: Turn or Tight? .. . .... 21 Aircraft Plastic Bubbles, Windows: Cleaning .. . . .23 Dry·Cell Batteries: Proper Care and Handling . . . . . .. .24 PRC·8, 9 & 10 Radios: Hands Off Alinement Tools. .25 Antennas: Make Sure They're long Enough . . . . .. . . . 26 Radio Sets: Keep Filters Clean. .... . . . . ... . ... . .. 27 Five·Ton Trucks: Splash Guard Fic.. . .. ... . . 38 Nike·Ajax BC Vans: Correct Fuses . .38 M4BA2 Tanks, M51 Recovery Vehicles: Oil Cooler Fans . 41 Cat 08: Be Your Own Inspector. . . .... . .. 42 A4 Machine Gun: Be Your Own Inspector . ... 54 Missile Blasts . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . ....... 58 Nike-Ajax: 6901 Rectifier Tubes ... . .. . ..... 58 Nike·Ajax: Clean Impeller Blades . .. . . . . . . . ... .. 60 Nike·Ajax: l aying Interconnecting Cables . . . . ....... 60 SPAT: Fix For Draining Water In Breech Cover .. . .. . 62

DEPARTMENTS Connie Rodd . . . .... .. . . . . .. . ...... .. . . . 12 Joe's Dope. .. . .. . ..... . . . . ... . ....... .. ... . ... 29 Question and Answer. . . .. . . ... .. ..... .... . 37 Contributions ...... . . . . .. . . . .. ....... . .. . . ... . 62 Connie Rodd's Briefs . . . ..... . .. . .... . .... . ... . . . BC

Forget about it, and it could mean ... and, maybe, our entire way of life . The right kind of Preve ntive Maintenance-th e kind that will make sure your equipment will perform in combat- is th e only kind that really counts . . . co mes the showdown.

PSwants your ideas and contributions, and is glad to answer your questions. Just write to: Sgt Half· Mast, PS, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jemy. Names and addresses are kept in confidence. The printing of this publication has been approved by the Director of the Bureau of the Budget (17 Apr 56). DISTRIBUTION, In accordance with requirements submitted on DA Form 12.

Iss ue No . 79

1959 Serie s

Published by the Department of th. Anny for the information of orranlzational maintenance and supply personnel. Distribution is made through normal publication channels. Within limits of availability, older issues may be obtained direct fromPreventive Maintenance Agency, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jersey.

IN THIS ISSUE ARTIClES Mainlenance Allocation Charls: Follow 'Em .... . ... .. 2 Soldering: How To Do It Right. .. . .... . ..... . . ... . 4 MS3 SPGun, M5S SP Howitzer: Important Lube Job .. . 13 MIS WP Grenade: Keep Your Distance . .. . .. ... . .. . 14 Corporal Ereclors: Check Relay Acluators Arms . , . . . 15 M38 FCS Magnetron Tune Control: Easy Does It .. ... . 15 Engine and Vehicle Numbers: Keep 'Em Straight. .16 Aircraft Spark Plugs: Info and Tips . .... . . . . . . . .... 18 Tying Down Whirlybird Blades: Make II Clear ... . ... 20 Rolary Wings:ReasonsForVibrations . . .. . . . . . . . 21 H·13TrunnionBearingCaps: TurnorTight? . . .. . . . 21 Aircraft Plastic Bubbles, Windows: Cleaning . .. . .. .. 23 Dry-Cell Batteries: Proper Care and Handling, . . ... , .24 PRC.g, 9 & 10 Radios: Hands Off Alinement Tools . . .. 25 Antennas: Make Sure They're long Enough ...... . .. 26 Radio Sels: Keep filters Clean. . .. . . . ..... 27 Five·Ton Trucks: Splash Guard Fix . , .. ,., ... , .... 38 Nike·Ajax BC Vans: Correct Fuses . .38 M48A2 Tanks, MSI Recovery Vehicles: Oil Cooler Fans . 41 Cal D8: Be Your Own Inspeclor. .. . , . . . . ... , .... 42 A4 Machine Gun: Be Your Own Inspector ... 54 Missile Blasts ......... . .... . ..... . . .. . . . .. . .. . 58 Nike·Ajax:69IJI Rec!ifierTubes ..... .. . . . ... .. . . .. 58 Nike·Ajax;Clean Impeller Blades. . .. ..... . .... . . 60 Nike·Ajax: Laying Interconnecting Cables . . . . . . . . .. . 60 SPAT: Fix For Draining Water In Breech Cover .. . ... . 62

DEPARTMENTS Connie Rodd . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . ... . . . . ... . . 12 Joe's Dope . . . . . .... . ........ . . . ... . . . . .. . ... .. 29 Question and Answer ... . ... ... . . . .. . ... . .. . 37 Contributions ......... . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . ..... . . 62 Connie Rodd'sBriefs. . . BC

PSwants your ideas and contributions, and is glad to answer your questions. Just write to: Sat Ha"· Mast, PS, Raritan Arsenal, Metuchen, New Jarsay. Names and addresses are kept in confidence. The printing of this publication has been approved by the Director of the BUreauof the Budget (27 Apr 561. DISTRIBUTION, In accordance witll requirements submitted on DA Form T2.

Here are some questions that had to be answered before it was decided which echelon of maintenance could do each job.

Whot is the mission of the user 'or orgonizotion which operates tile equipment? How much ftme ClIn beespt.t 0. the job 1 What MOS's (knoW' howl ore oyoiloble to do the joh? Are the took and rest equipment aya~a~? The answers to these questions by a lot of smart people putting their heads tOgether results in a MAC. They want co make it easier foi you men in the field co take care of your equipment. They've had to do a lot of figuring too, before they could come up with your MAC-cost of training men, cost of stocking parts, COSt of tools, etc. Once the questions have been answered, then your technical manual is written co go along with it-and parts are allocated for the job at the designated echelon. There's a difference between your old-type manuals and the new ones coming out which have the MAC in them. Follow the MAC! Like the law, if the MAC is wrong, it can be changed. Any time you find something in your MAC that doesn't agree with your latest repair parts list, fill

Here are some questions that had to be answered before it was decided which echelon of maintenance could do each job.

What is the mission of the user or organiIatron which operates the equipment? How mUch~e am be s,ent on the job l

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Whot MOS', (know howl .re ••oHobl.,o do ,h. job? Are the took and ted equipmem a,a~o&Je? The answers to these questions by a lot of smart people putting their heads together results in a MAC. They want to make it easier fof you men in the field to take care of your equipment. They've had to do a lot of figuring too, before they could come up with your MAC-cost of training men, cost of stocking parts, cost of tools, etc. Once (he questions have been answered, then your technical manual is written to go along with it-and parts are allocated for the job at the designated echelon. There's a difference between your old.type manuals and the new ones coming Qut which have the MAC in them. Follow the MAC! Like the law, if the MAC is wrong, it can be changed. Any time you find something in your MAC that doesn't agree with your latest repair parts list, fill

our a DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Technical Manual Parts Lists or Supply Manual 7, 8, or 9) an9 send it along to the address you find in the fronr of your manual under the paragraph headed " Discrepancies and Suggestions. " Another thing to keep in mind is that situations at different times and places do change, and there will be times when it will ~ best for certain work to be done at a lower echelon than that given by your MAC. If so, this work can be done when the maintenance officer of the higher echelon to which the task was assigned says you can do it. Each time you want a change to a lower echelon to the beSt advantage of all concerned, you've got to get the OK from him. There's one paragraph of your MAC that you'd beSt become acquainted with and that's your Explanation and Definitions found at [he very beginning. It gives you the definition of such things as "Service" (normally includes cleaning, adjusting, preserving, replenishment of fuel and lubricants, etc.); "Replace" (to substitute serviceable items for unserviceable items) , etc. It also tells you what the different symbols (such as X, 0/0%) mean. Once you learn to use your MAC there should be no doubt in your mind as to who does what and your maintenance will be easier.

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out a DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA Technical Manual Pares Lists or Supply Manual 7, 8, or 9) an~ send it along to the address you find in the front of your manual under the paragraph headed "Discrepancies and Suggestions." Another thing to keep in mind is that situations at different times and places do change, and there will be times when it will ~ best for certain work to be done at a lower echelon than that given by your MAC. If so, this work can be done when the maintenance officer of the higher echelon to which the task was assigned says you can do it. Each time you want a change to a lower echelon to the beSt advamage of all concerned, you've gOt to get the OK from him. There's one paragraph of your MAC that you'd best become acquainted with and that's your Explanation and Definitions found at the very beginning. It gives you the definition of such things as "Service" (normally includes cleaning, adjusting, preserving, replenishment of fuel and lubricants, etc.); "Replace" (to substitute serviceable items for unserviceable items), etc. It also tells you what the different symbols (such as X, 0/0%) mean. Once you learn to use your MAC there should be no doubt in your mind as to who docs what and your maintenance will be easier .

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SOLDERING

Comes a time when you're replacing a chassis or such-like at your missile site, or repairin' a hole in your funnels, and you've got some soldering to do. For the small jobs, knowing how to solder can mean the difference between fixin' something or replacin' it; for the imporcanc stuff, like wiring parts into electronic components, soldering is a must if your equipment is to work. But, in order to solder, you've g~t to have the right tools and supplies for the job. Here's what you need and what to do for soldering wires, for example:

BaSically, Ihere're two most commonly used types of solders with built-in fluxes, either acid or rosin core. fluxes keep metals deon until solder has a chance to set. Working with electricol wiring, you need rosin core solder, 'couse the rosin flux's non-corrosive an~ won't conduct electricity. Be sure your connection is held together by solder, tho, insfead of just rosin or else fhe connection won't conduct electricity at all.

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Comes a time when you're replacing a chassis or such-like at your missile site, or repairin' a hole in your funnels, and you've got some soldering co do. For the small jobs, knowing how CO solder can mean the difference between fixin' something or replacin' it; for the important stuff, like wiring parts into electronic components, soldering is a must if your equipment is to wor~. But, in order CO solder, you've got to have the right tools and supplies for the job. Here's what you need and what co do for soldering wires, for example:

Basically, there 're two most commonly used types of solders with built-in fluxes, either acid or rosin core. Fluxes keep metals dean until solder has a chance to set. Working with electrical wiring, you need rosin core solder, 'cause the rosin flux's non-corrosivean~ won't conduct eledricity. Be sure your connection is held together by solder, tho, instead of just rosin or else the connedion won't condud electricity atoll.

Use the soldering tool that's handy- either soldering copper, electric soldering iron or gun, or the special tip for your oxy-acetylene job. Tip size will depend on the work you do-usually they come from Va inch to 1 Ys inches in diameter. Remove inside corrosion from element-type soldering irons and between the securing nuts and the tip on gun-type irons so's you get "a good flow of heat. Always try co use a high wanage iron-more heat means less time is needed to make a connection, and there's less chance of damaging wire insulation and electrical components. 'Course, on real delicate equipment you don't want to overheat an y parts.

Before using your soldering iron, make sure it has a clean tip. Wipe it off with a clean rag. If necessary, file the fip with an emery cloth or file to be sure you remove all the oxide film; otherwise, solder won't stick to it, Tin the tip; heat the tool till it's hot enough to make the solder flow freely, then hold solder at the base of the tip and let it flow to the point evenly on all sides till it's coated. Shoke off any excess globs. Remember to wipe the tip after soldering each joint and it'll stay clean longer.

Use the soldering tool that's handy-either soldering copper, electric solder· ing iron or gun, or the special tip for your oxy.acetylene job. Tip size will depend on the work you do-usually they come from % inch to His inches in diameter. Remove inside corrosion from element-type soldering irons and between the securing nuts and the tip on gun-type irons so's you get -a good flow of heat. Always try to use a high wattage iron-more heat means less time is needed to make a connection, and there's less chance of damaging wire insulation and electrical components. 'Course, on real delicate equipment you don't want to overheat any parts.

Before using your soldering iron. make sure it hos a clean tip. Wipe it off with a clean rag. If necessary, file the tip with an emery cloth or file to be sure you remove all the oxide film; otherwise, solder won't stick to it.

Tin the tip; heat the tool till it's hot enough to make the solder flow freely, then hold solder at the base of the tip and let it flow to the point evenly on all sides till it's (oated. Shake off any excess globs. Remember to wipe the tip after soldering each ioint and it'll stay clean longer.

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Get it ready by peeling back the insulation so's r = ~you ha~e juSt eno~gh bare wi~e to ~ake ~'good E U~WI~~.~r::riI

mechamcal connectIon. Use a pair of WIre strlPpers.! ~. .r llH . but if you don't have any, you can use a pen knife in ", . I ~ a pinch. Don't nick the wire. A nick or Cut causes a ; . :. ." . weak spot that'll break later. Doo't try to use pliers or any other such tool-too ,"\ " , easy to damage the conductors. On strand type wire, be careful not to cut into t USE PliERS

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when you're through tinning the wire. Tin the wtre-hke you Clnned the soldering tron. .. ~ Not tOO much solder-just enough to coat the wtre ; strands ltghtly and evenly. It's easy if you set the iron ~ on Its holder and rotate the wire on the Clp , PUT ItON ON HOlDUCareful If you're tmnmg wire which has plastic ~ 10TH HANDS AtE fifE #• .., insulation-if you hold it with pliers, heat from your . ' .ItAS iron's apt to melt the insulation. Hold it with your : ' IHSUlAnON, '1 hand. If you've made a good mechanical connection DO WlTtt PUERS ~ you shouldn't need pliers anyway. . If the wire you're replacing had a piece of " -';"'~-"7'.c;::r:--., spaghetti (protective covering) on it, be sure to put it back on; usc spaghetti on any unprotected length of wire to keep it from shorting. fttW W1RE~ ' ' 9;/ ...... ~ \'V'hen attaching a new wire to a chassis, always fOllOWS ~".;fr:" ~ollow the path of the old one-this'll not only mak.e ORIGINAl ·~-r,' It ea~y for the next guy who works on that chasSIS PATH... NOT A NEW PATH later, but it'll prevent unwanted hum pickup, since the "dress" in a chassis is carefully calculated to . make it work right. = Usually, you'll leave a "service loop"-an extra length of wire, so that if you ever have to resolder ~ it, you'll have enough room to dress it back. L

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good mechaniCal connection. Use pliers to bind it more snugly. Solder the wire to the pin, holding solder

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HOlD· SOLDElI ON ONE SIDE Of PlN-110H ON USE PU~ $-" THE OTHEI SlOE I melt solder. You may have to hold the solder directly on the iron for a second to start it flowing. Maintain heat on the pin until you have a good joint. Keep the wire ste~dily in place till solder's cool. (Just takes a few seconds.) If you move the wire beforehand, you'll have a cold joint-two metals held by hardening of the flux, rather than fusion of the metals. Use a pair of long nose pliers to hold the wire (if it isn't plastic coated) between the soldering iron and the part. The pliers'll take away some of the heat which could damage delicate parts. You'll know you have enough solder when you can still see the general shape of the joint being soldered. If you can count the strands of the soldered wire, you don't have enough solder. COMPONENT Rerriove any excess globs of solder from ~:~~~ the joinc by holding the hot iron to the base of the glob and letting the excess flow up the tip. Remember-too much solder makes it easy for the pins to short together. If possible, shake the componenc lightly to remove the loosened solder globs. Try to protect surrounding parts from the globs by covering the parts with any noncond~aing material handy. on onc side of pin, soldering iron on the other side, so's heat will flow theu pin to

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